1. The Fox and the Grapes

A famished (饥饿的) fox crept into a vineyard where ripe, luscious (甜美的) grapes were draped high upon arbors in a most tempting display. In his effort to win a juicy prize, the fox jumped and sprang (弹跳) many times but failed in all his attempts (尝试). When he finally had to admit defeat, he retreated and muttered (喃喃道) to himself, “Well, what does it matter anyway? The grapes are sour!” 

It is easy to despise (蔑视) what you cannot get.